Denver to Columbia (DEN–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5797
UA United
E75L
5:30 PM
MDT
8:39 PM
CDT
2h 9m
38%
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UA5857
UA United
E7W
9:14 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
MDT
2h 21m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAACAV → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAACAY → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 40m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
VPS Valparaiso 18h 42m G4WN → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbia flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 15m ACF9UA → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Columbia flights
STL St Louis ~4h 16m F9UAWN → St Louis (STL) to Columbia flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 27m ACF9UA → Kansas City (MCI) to Columbia flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 16m UAWN → Milwaukee (MKE) to Columbia flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 26m ACF9UA → Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 31m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Columbia
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 669 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead

DEN–COU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DEN Routes COU Routes DEN Live Flights COU Live Flights DEN Delays
All flights from Columbia (COU) Columbia to Denver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 2h09 86% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 86% SkyTeam –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 86% – –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to COU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
OKC ~4h 15m STL ~4h 16m MCI ~4h 27m DFW ~4h 37m ORD ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
496
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → COU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
COU → DEN
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · COU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 669 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to COU: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from COU to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to COU

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to COU is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.